How to Treat Dark Circles Caused by Broken Capillaries?
asked 1 year ago by sammyj786110 in UK
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Tags: male, broken capillaries
So when i pull my skin under my eyes down or strech my upper lid skin i see veins etc? Why does this cause dark circles. What are treatments such ipl? Can i try any creams?
1 answer to How to Treat Dark Circles Caused by Broken Capillaries?
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Yes you have blood vessels but his is not why you have dark circles.
Dear Sammy
The dark circle is an optical phenomena: skin optics. The thin lower eyelid skin is back by a dark red muscle called the orbicularis oculi muscle. This muscle absorbs light that enters the eyelid skin. Less light is bounced back out of the skin so it looks dark. This area is drapped over a hollow and this allows for internal reflection that shadows the area. Filling with hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane is currently the most effective...
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